RAB Mountain Cap (£30)

RAB Mountain Cap (£30)

By John Manning

January 06 2011

TGO Rating 5 stars

Reviewing what is essentially the same cap twice gives me a little more space to comment about them.

The Rab and Outdoor Designs caps were some of the first to arrive for inclusion – way back when the snow still lay on the ground at the beginning of the year in fact – so both had proper exposure to the kind of cold for which they’re designed, and performed very well. The only complaint would apply to all caps in this feature: synthetic fabrics such as fleece pong when they’ve become damp. I’m at a loss as to what purpose is served by the fabric strap that covers the front poppers; perhaps it’s to stop it getting choked by snow and ice; perhaps it’s for attaching the cap to a pack strap; perhaps it’s aesthetic. I find it an encumbrance that makes the poppers harder to use during general winter wear.

Technical Spec

Outer fabric: eVent
Insulation: Polartec Classic 200
Waterproofing: eVent
Weight: 64g (L)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Likes: sizings, adjustment, metal popper, design, warmth, protection
Dislikes: peak wire is a little flimsy

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01773 601870
www.rab.uk.com

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